By Bill Lydon, Contributing Editor
Attending the Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Symposium hosted by Harting Electronics, I learned more about the 10BASE-T1 Single Pair Ethernet. SPE is an exciting development enabling seamless ethernet connectivity from sensor to enterprise, connecting the IoT universe. Ethernet-based networks supporting industrial and building automation leverage the advantages of ethernet infrastructure products produced in high volume, including the lower costs of hardware, software, and support. SPE finally is the way to achieve these same economies and unlock more information directly from sensors, actuators, drives, motor starters, and other devices.
10BASE-T1 is a new 10 Mbps Single Pair Ethernet physical layer network technology under the IEEE 802.3cg specification focused on automotive and industrial applications. It lowers cost, weight, cable diameter, and connector size using the Internet Protocol (IP).
Automotive Influence
It is important to note a focus on automotive applications, since adoption of SPE there creates high-volume, driving down the costs of electronics, cabling and more. This is a key reason for the adoption of CAN (Controller Area Network) technology for industrial control and automaton with integrated circuits. CAN was originally developed for the automotive industry. Using SPE single twisted pair cabling allows manufacturers to gain the advantage of high data rates while reducing the overall weight of the car.
Harting described a range of connectors that conform to SPE standards.
Industrial Automation Joins IoT Revolution
Efficiently driving the Internet Protocol (IP) to industrial edge devices—including sensors, actuators, vision, robots, controllers, contactors, and drives—enables industrial automation to leverage the wave of new IoT technologies and standards. The Internet Protocol is the principal communications protocol for relaying datagrams across network boundaries. IP defines packet structures that encapsulate the data to be delivered. It also defines addressing methods that are used to label the datagram with source and destination information.
Smart Sensor/Actuator Enabler
SPE technology enables the growing number of smart sensors with embedded processors that incorporate asset management, analytics, predictive maintenance, and control functions. SPE data transport that is consistent with worldwide standard IP communications will accelerate this trend.
Multidrop
The 10BASE-T1S part of the specifications provides collision-free, deterministic Ethernet-based transmission over a multi-drop network without Ethernet switches—which means even greater total installed cost savings. 10BASE-T1S implemented without switches requires fewer cables and less power. Multi-drop technology already has been providing installed cost advantages when using existing automation networks, including Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus, and CANopen. That can now be accomplished with SPE using standard IP communications.
Powering Devices
The Power over DataLines (PoDL) feature of the specifications provide a way to power remote devices. The specification allows for 12-, 24-, and 48-volt operation; 12 volt is convenient for battery-powered and mobile applications, while 24 volt is a common voltage for control panels and controllers.
Power over DataLines (PoDL) power to sensors & control devices
Advanced Physical Layer APL
Single Pair Ethernet is the basis for the Advanced Physical Layer (APL) being developed to bring Ethernet to field-level instruments in hazardous areas. Ethernet at the field level will make digitalization for process industries a reality with its universality and speed. Current and voltage will be limited to have an intrinsically safe solution for zones 0 & 1 / Div 1. The main goal is to adopt proven technologies and options in the field of process automation. The general topology will be based on the well-know trunk-and-spur configuration.
The FieldComm Group, ODVA and Profibus & Profinet International joined together to support the standardization of an APL that will be suitable for use in demanding applications in process instrumentation. This initiative leverages the work of the IEEE 802.3cg Task Force, including amendments to the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard for an Ethernet physical layer operating at 10 Mb/s over single-pair cable with power delivery. Additional developments define the requirements and develop the necessary technology to achieve an Industrial Ethernet suitable for use in hazardous locations up to Zone 0, Division 1.
Single Pair Ethernet Partner Network
The SPE Industrial Partner Network is an equal association of companies focused on advancing and promoting the Single Pair Ethernet technology. The group believes Single Pair Ethernet is the infrastructure basis that makes industrial digitalization, IIoT and Industry 4.0 possible. This is a strong partnership of industry leaders, who are united in their support of the T1 Industrial interface according to IEC 63171-6 as a uniform Media Depended Interface (MDI) as defined by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25/WG 3 and TIA42 in 2018.
The SPE Industrial Partner Network is based in Rahden, Westphalia Germany. The group supports building a strong SPE ecosystem and is committed to providing users with valuable information. The combining of the competencies of the individual companies is intended to give users the security they need to invest in this technology. Founding member are Harting, Leoni, Murrelektronik, Würth Elektronik, TE Connectivity, Softing, HRS Hirose Electric Co. LTD. First add members: DEHN, Molex, Amphenol, Helukabel, igus, ZAHOLONG, ESCHA, Perinet, Lutze.
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By Bill Lydon, Contributing Editor
Attending the Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Symposium hosted by Harting Electronics, I learned more about the 10BASE-T1 Single Pair Ethernet. SPE is an exciting development enabling seamless ethernet connectivity from sensor to enterprise, connecting the IoT universe. Ethernet-based networks supporting industrial and building automation leverage the advantages of ethernet infrastructure products produced in high volume, including the lower costs of hardware, software, and support. SPE finally is the way to achieve these same economies and unlock more information directly from sensors, actuators, drives, motor starters, and other devices.
10BASE-T1 is a new 10 Mbps Single Pair Ethernet physical layer network technology under the IEEE 802.3cg specification focused on automotive and industrial applications. It lowers cost, weight, cable diameter, and connector size using the Internet Protocol (IP).
Automotive Influence
It is important to note a focus on automotive applications, since adoption of SPE there creates high-volume, driving down the costs of electronics, cabling and more. This is a key reason for the adoption of CAN (Controller Area Network) technology for industrial control and automaton with integrated circuits. CAN was originally developed for the automotive industry. Using SPE single twisted pair cabling allows manufacturers to gain the advantage of high data rates while reducing the overall weight of the car.
Harting described a range of connectors that conform to SPE standards.
Industrial Automation Joins IoT Revolution
Efficiently driving the Internet Protocol (IP) to industrial edge devices—including sensors, actuators, vision, robots, controllers, contactors, and drives—enables industrial automation to leverage the wave of new IoT technologies and standards. The Internet Protocol is the principal communications protocol for relaying datagrams across network boundaries. IP defines packet structures that encapsulate the data to be delivered. It also defines addressing methods that are used to label the datagram with source and destination information.
Smart Sensor/Actuator Enabler
SPE technology enables the growing number of smart sensors with embedded processors that incorporate asset management, analytics, predictive maintenance, and control functions. SPE data transport that is consistent with worldwide standard IP communications will accelerate this trend.
Multidrop
The 10BASE-T1S part of the specifications provides collision-free, deterministic Ethernet-based transmission over a multi-drop network without Ethernet switches—which means even greater total installed cost savings. 10BASE-T1S implemented without switches requires fewer cables and less power. Multi-drop technology already has been providing installed cost advantages when using existing automation networks, including Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus, and CANopen. That can now be accomplished with SPE using standard IP communications.
Powering Devices
The Power over DataLines (PoDL) feature of the specifications provide a way to power remote devices. The specification allows for 12-, 24-, and 48-volt operation; 12 volt is convenient for battery-powered and mobile applications, while 24 volt is a common voltage for control panels and controllers.
Power over DataLines (PoDL) power to sensors & control devices
Advanced Physical Layer APL
Single Pair Ethernet is the basis for the Advanced Physical Layer (APL) being developed to bring Ethernet to field-level instruments in hazardous areas. Ethernet at the field level will make digitalization for process industries a reality with its universality and speed. Current and voltage will be limited to have an intrinsically safe solution for zones 0 & 1 / Div 1. The main goal is to adopt proven technologies and options in the field of process automation. The general topology will be based on the well-know trunk-and-spur configuration.
The FieldComm Group, ODVA and Profibus & Profinet International joined together to support the standardization of an APL that will be suitable for use in demanding applications in process instrumentation. This initiative leverages the work of the IEEE 802.3cg Task Force, including amendments to the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard for an Ethernet physical layer operating at 10 Mb/s over single-pair cable with power delivery. Additional developments define the requirements and develop the necessary technology to achieve an Industrial Ethernet suitable for use in hazardous locations up to Zone 0, Division 1.
Single Pair Ethernet Partner Network
The SPE Industrial Partner Network is an equal association of companies focused on advancing and promoting the Single Pair Ethernet technology. The group believes Single Pair Ethernet is the infrastructure basis that makes industrial digitalization, IIoT and Industry 4.0 possible. This is a strong partnership of industry leaders, who are united in their support of the T1 Industrial interface according to IEC 63171-6 as a uniform Media Depended Interface (MDI) as defined by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25/WG 3 and TIA42 in 2018.
The SPE Industrial Partner Network is based in Rahden, Westphalia Germany. The group supports building a strong SPE ecosystem and is committed to providing users with valuable information. The combining of the competencies of the individual companies is intended to give users the security they need to invest in this technology. Founding member are Harting, Leoni, Murrelektronik, Würth Elektronik, TE Connectivity, Softing, HRS Hirose Electric Co. LTD. First add members: DEHN, Molex, Amphenol, Helukabel, igus, ZAHOLONG, ESCHA, Perinet, Lutze.
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